Am I forced to play the stand up, sit down game? Yes. Am I forced to remain standing during an entire game? Yes. Extra innings? Forget about it!

Is this what it's come down to (or up, too) when you're not as young as you used to be but remain enthusiastic and energized about your hometown baseball team? Sure, I like the orange towels except when they are absent-mindedly waved nonstop in my face.

I'm wondering, am I getting too old for playoff games? Here's one answer: Spring training games are great because the majority of the fans are like me. They stay in their seats except for the singing of the National Anthem.